Anthrax 2017!

Chicago Hash House Harriers Run #s 2134, 2135 & 2136

Friday, December 15, 2017 through Sunday, December 17, 2017

Welcome to CH3’s 15th annual celebration of our 2002 anthrax scare! It’s also the largest annual hashing event in Chicago, this year featuring up to 200 wonderful hashers just like you.


How do I sign up?: Take a look at the pricing structure below and click on the REGO HERE link. Please rego by Nov. 27th to receive customized goodies with your hash name on them.

Pricing tiers as follows:

1-30: $69
31-60: $80
61-90: $90

91-120: $100
121-150: $110
151 – 180: $120

181 – 200: $130
Walk-up Price: You don’t wanna know

REGO HERE: https://www.chicagohash.com/anthrax/index.php


Where should I stay? For out-of-town visitors we have a reserved block of rooms at the Travelodge.

Address: 65 East Harrison, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 427-8000
Flat Rate for rooms is $95 with block code: CGHASH

This is smack dab in downtown so there are a plethora of touristy sites to see.

Any issues with the hotel, please inform Dr. Cockvorkian and he will work to sort it out.


What are the event details? Here is the schedule as of today. Expect a few tweaks as the event approaches.

$$$ = Included in your weekend rego price.

Thursday Dec. 14th
7:00 PM – Run with the Thirstday HHH. A-to-A Trail at O’Donnell’s – 4500 N. Elston Ave. $8

Friday Dec. 15th
6:00 AM – Day drinking on your own at any of the many watering holes in Chicago.

7:00 PM – Anthrax Prelube Trail (runners). A-to-A at Duffy’s Tavern and Grille – 420 W. Diversey Pkwy. $$$ ($8 walk-up)

8:00 PM to 11:59 PM – Drink deal at Duffy’s Tavern and Grille – 420 W. Diversey Pkwy. $20

11:59 PM – Continue drinking on your own.

Saturday Dec. 16th
11:00 AM – Check-in and pick up your goodies at our main venue at 1821 W. Hubbard St. $$$

12:00 PM – Beer will flow! $$$

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Chalk talk and on-out for main event runs (ball buster, long, short, walkers) A-to-A. $$$

4:00 PM – Back to the venue for a post-trail beer or 10. $$$

5:00 PM – Dinner is served. (Meal Voucher will get you Hot Dog Fiend’s tasty weiners, Cheesie’s quality grilled cheese, or Mr. Quiles tacos/burritos ) $$$

5:45 PM – Circle Up! $$$

7:00 to 11:00 PM – Party and drink the night away $$$

11:01 PM – Wander to the nearby West Loop neighborhood and continue drinking on your own.

Sunday Dec. 17th
10:00 AM – Wake up and grab brunch and a bloody Mary on your own.

Noon – Hangover run (runners, walkers) A-to-A trails at Roscoe’s – 3356 N. Halsted St. $$$ ($10 walk-up)

2:00 PM – Circle Up! $$$

3:30 PM – Lunch is served. $$$

6:00 PM – Swing Low and GTFO until Anthrax 2019!

Monday Dec. 18th
7:00 PM – Still around? Then you won’t want to miss the First Crack of the Moon Hash. A-to-B trail featuring Christmas light displays starting at The Drinking Bird – 2201 N. Clybourn Ave. $5